John Holl

New Jersey

Editor at All About Beer Magazine

Contributing Editor at Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Host at Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Editor @AllAboutBeer | Author, The Craft Brewery Cookbook | [email protected] | Bow Ties

Articles

It’s the Work That Matters in Brewing

3 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

On this epsisode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing interviews Van Havig of Gigantic Brewing Company. They discuss their extensive brewing careers and Havig shares his early experiences at Rock Bottom Brewery, highlighting the importance of traditional brewing methods and the impact of modern trends.
The Key to Crafting World Class Barrel-aged Beer

3 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

The difference between a well made barrel aged beer and a poor one is vast. It is not enough for a brewery to simply put a beer into wood and hope it comes out spectacular. Understanding the wood, temperature, time, and the base beer is critically important. Some brewers spend their entire careers tinkering and refining processes, learning along the way.
A Full Life and Memorable Pints, Celebrating Highland’s Oscar Wong

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

In early 2017 I was trying to figure a few things out. My daughter was three months away from being born, I was facing a big book deadline, and the company I was working for was collapsing. An all-hands-on-deck meeting was held at the company headquarters in Durham, North Carolina and I left the two-day event not feeling great about the future. I decided to take a few vacation days, and I pointed the rental car west and wound up in Asheville.
For Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher, Beer is About Storytelling

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing interviews Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing discuss their brewing journeys. Gallagher shares his transition from consumer to brewer, inspired by Colorado’s beer culture and Chicago’s potential. He co-founded Half Acre Beer Company, which grew rapidly, especially with Daisy Cutter. Post-Half Acre, Matt opened Suncatcher, a neighborhood brewery focused on raw materials and storytelling.
The Intersection of Art and Beer

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Em Sauter of the All About Beer Podcast and Pints and Panels moderates a conversation on beer and art. She is joined by Eric Tennant, founder head brewer at Benchtop Brewing, Brendon Boudwin. co-founder at Carbon Copy Brewing, Harrison Fahrer, co-owner and general manger of Cellarest Beer Project and Mark Goodwin- co-owner and director of fermentation at Cellarest Beer Project. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast.
Brewing with balance, Education, and Community

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Aaron Kliedon of Scratch Brewing Company interviews Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. Hopkins shares his journey from bartending at Local Option in Chicago to becoming a production manager at Dark Matter Coffee and now opening Fulcrum Brewing in Sawyer, Michigan. They discuss Hopkins’ experience with nomadic brewing, coffee fermentation projects in Guatemala, and his approach to brewing at Fulcra, which includes a five-barrel electric brew house.
In Appreciation of English-style Ales

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

May is mild month, so this week’s episode features a panel on traditional English styles recorded at Little Beer V, the great festival hosted by Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA. It’s moderated by Don Tse and features a trio of knowledgeable brewers. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast. Or download via Overcast, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, or wherever you download shows.
Talking 30 Years of Allagash Brewing With Rob Tod

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

It’s hard to imagine the American craft beer industry without Allagash Brewing Co. The Portland, Maine brewery has been a leader in quality, tradition, and community since it was founded 30 years ago. Rob Tod joins the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast to look back on three decades of brewing white, and what comes next.
Looking Ahead to Next Year’s Craft Brewers Conference in Philly

1 month ago | probrewer.com | John Holl

Soon the craft beer party will end in Indianapolis and attention will turn to next year’s craft brewers conference in Philadelphia. The city of brotherly love has hosted the Brewer’s Association’s signature industry event before and boasts a robust beer scene. But, if you haven’t been in a while or just need some inspiration, we asked some of the city’s best brewers where they like to eat, drink, and hang out.
Hoosier Hospitality. Reflecting on the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

The annual Craft Brewers Conference, Brew Expo America, and World Beer Cup wrapped up last night in Indianapolis, putting a bow on the uncertain times that are facing US brewers. Worries about the Trump administration tariffs, shifting consumer tastes, and other headwinds were openly discussed among brewery employees and companies serving the industry. I spent a few days exploring the city and talking with countless folks about their experiences, worries, and hopes. Here’s what I found.